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    Kokos Ice Cream

    4.7 (149 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Irene L.

    Your new favorite ice cream place! This cute little ice cream place has truly warmed my heart! In love. I was very grateful to have the opportunity to talk to Brooker about the start of Kokos, truly an awesome guy! I had the pleasure of trying all flavors and I am amazed! No artificial dyes, all natural coloring. BEST vegan ice cream I have tried at an ice cream shop! I did the trio because I could NOT make up my mind! I ordered the Mint Chocolate chip, Strawberry, and Chocolate. It honestly tasted so real and I felt great afterwards. Allow yourself a treat and run on over here! Koko's now has a special place in my heart, cannot wait to come again and bring everyone I know over! Very well priced for vegan ice cream!

    Patricia G.

    so we were specifically on the hunt for dairy free ice cream for my husband and came across kokos. and i can't lie, this ice cream is delicious. i'm not a big fan of may dairy free alternatives or sweets i general but this place was very very good. the girl working there was also the sweetest thing ever. she was such a queen.

    Lavender, matcha mint and peach
    Eliza H.

    The coconut-based ice cream is always amazing, service is great and there's usually beach volleyball in the summer...

    Desiree A.

    Really fun hole in the wall store. It was really busy in there when we arrived. Really glad we found a vegan ice cream place to grab something to cool down with in the summer heat! Almost all flavors are gluten free too besides the cookies and creme

    Peach, caramel latte, mint chip trio
    Jason C.

    When we visited last summer for the 1st time we were skeptical at 1st, but this has become one our favorite ice cream places! Vegan or not, you'll enjoy this place. Difficult to describe the difference in vegan ice cream, but I feel as if it's a "silkier" texture vs traditional ice cream. This time around we got the peach, mint chip, & caramel latte trio for $8. They have seasonal flavors they rotate through. All were great but peach was my favorite. It's located next to several restaurants & hotels & has a fun environment with volleyball courts & a "sand bar" with lots of outdoor bar & picnic table seating. The shop itself is small with minimal indoor seating & only 1 employee working at a time. Always super friendly but line can get pretty long during the warmer months. Parking is difficult. We usually look for street parking but there is a parking garage that's free if you can find a spot. Overall, nice change up from the typical Jeni's ice cream. Great spot to grab a treat & watch some volleyball when the weather's nice!

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    Taylor C.

    absolutely blown away by how delicious this ice cream was. you could not even tell it was vegan, the coconut base was perfectly creamy and the flavors were all delicious. The Cookies & Cream was to die for and the Chocolate and Mint Chip were perfect. The store itself is so freaking cute and staff was so sweet and helpful. Such a vibe!! Will have to come back when it's warmer out to enjoy the outdoor seating!

    Cookies and cream Chocolate
    Quin B.

    This little ice cream shop is tucked away in a wonderful outdoor area. There is even an area to play beach volleyball ball. After getting my ice cream, I basked in the sun while watching the people play volleyball. Purchasing the ice cream was fairly simple. You pick out your flavors and have them placed on a cone or in a cup, then you pay. The flavors available are listed on the counter as they change frequently. I liked practically everything about this ice cream. The flavors and textures were on point. You wouldn't know the ice cream was vegan if you were not paying attention. The coconut milk flavor was very subtle with cookies and cream, but was impossible to detect with chocolate. The ice cream was wonderful both times I visited and I don't mind the price. I highly recommend this place to all my vegan friends. This is the best vegan ice cream that I have had so far.

    Ice Cream
    Toree W.

    By far, the best plant-based ice cream I've ever had! From the moment you walk inside, you're met with the cutest decor and a warm, happy vibe. The owner, Sam, is very welcoming and it's very clear how passionate he is in creating something amazing. Once we got chatting, he shared with us his story and vision - and we also learned Kokos is coconut in Dutch!! The best ice cream places satisfy the sweet tooth, but this one also left us feeling like we had visited an old friend. This is my new go-to for ice cream in the Nashville area. It's seriously amazing, creamy, and delicious!! 11/10 recommend!

    Sure looks like ice cream.
    John B.

    While it has become popular for high-end ice cream places to offer non-dairy options, sometimes very good ones made with almond, coconut, oat, and other bases, it is still quite a reach for a dessert shop to offer only the non-dairy desserts. They were open even during the (mild) winter, though they were not allowing anyone to walk in to the shop it was warm enough to eat on the adjoining deck. Their flavor choices numbered in the single digits, but I was pleased to find exactly what I wanted: mint chip and a chocolate fruit combo flavor. I believe their base is coconut, and I've had some coconut-based desserts that I didn't really like because they were too dry or the coconut overwhelmed the other flavors. This, however, was pretty convincing cream, both in taste and texture. The portion size was quite small, even compared with what you'd get at a premium dessert place. From my perspective, this was a blessing in disguise as I'm going to end up badly overeating in the robust local food scene. If you're someone who wants a quality non-dairy cream and is willing to pay a premium, I think you'll be quite satisfied.

    Kookies & Kream, Peach, Strawberry & K&K
    Krista S.

    I don't usually go in for vegan ice creams, even though I'm a vegan, because I have had digestive difficulties with many I've bought in stores. But a friend convinced me to go here, and oh my - I'm so happy I did! The serving sizes are perfect if you just want a little bit of sweet (see picture), and every flavor I tried - and I tried most of them - were better than any "real" ice cream I've ever had! The girl serving us was super nice, and because the place is so small, you can get to know the other customers there pretty quickly (or not, but we were feeling social). All around an excellent experience!

    Mint chip so good !
    Amanda B.

    What a cute place! Not only cute but the ice "cream" is delicious. It's hard to believe it's plant based. The flavor is spot on just like dairy based ice cream. In fact it's even better, plus better 4 ya! Legit good! The neighborhood is interesting set of high rise apartments up and coming. Next door is a beech volley ball court. Really a fun area and vibe check it out !! Also the staff was super amazing and helpful explaining all the flavor and benefits ! I felt really welcomed. Can't wait to go again !

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    Mia Y.

    Such a lovely spot!!! Super friendly staff, outstanding service and spotless clean. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and were offered a quick rundown. We ended up getting the chocolate, vanilla strawberry, and the peach. Very delicious! Chocolate was rich and creamy. Peach was my favorite, and it's refreshing. Vanilla strawberry was well balanced with a tiny hint of sour. Great place for homemade ice cream. Highly recommend.

    Piña Colada & Matcha Mint
    Jon H.

    Kokos opened this space April 2019, in the cool shipping container park, OneC1ty. Sand volley ball, a bar, a spin gym and a couple other spots take up residency here too. A lady with dangling sparkly earrings in full length yoga pants was playing volleyball in the sand with a crowd of 10 others. I don't feel like I'm cool enough, yet here I am anyway with my lady and my 2 year old eating dairy free, coconut milk based ice cream. Matcha, mint, coconut and strawberry were on the board today, and were all creamy and super tasty, some of the best nondairy ice cream I've had. We ate our ice cream while watching 20 and 30 somethings spike, post and lob balls over the net, listening to EDM blare from the spin studio and taking in the sights and activities of the conglomerate of businesses that make up OneC1ty. $3 a scoop will set you back a bit more than your average ice cream bar, but considering they're about the only non dairy spot in town, it's worth the drive, the ambiance and the ice cream. :-)

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    The best ice cream in Nashville. You really can't go wrong with any flavor , but cookies & cream is my fav.

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    Koko's provides many tasty flavors of a plant-based ice cream,which was a delightful treat on warm summer days.

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    Avo

    4.4
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    Is there anything better than finding a delicious vegan restaurant with great customer service?…read more Avo is just that! I came into town late and was looking to pickup some food. The team was extremely helpful and knowledgeable when it came to their menu and allergens. They walked me through the lentil walnut and cali burger and how to make those soy-free (remove the coconut cheese/queso). They also walked me through other options and were happy to do so, which can be rare. The Cali Burger had amazing spice and the sweet potato bun was soft and delicious. Fries and buffalo wings were on point! My non-vegan colleagues originally wanted to go elsewhere but ended up devouring their options as they couldn't say "no" when they tasted the food. Avo is a must try. Thank you for offering great vegan food and customer service. You have a lifer here!

    My son and I recently ate at Avo, and overall it was such a delicious experience. The vibe sits…read moresomewhere in that perfect middle, nice and elevated, but still relaxed and not overly upscale. The kale salad was good, different than what I expected, but still enjoyable. I'd give it about a 7/10. The cauliflower wings were solid and pretty much what you'd expect, around a 7.5/10. Now the standouts... the blueberry cheesecake was a 10/10....so good, rich, and flavorful. The potatoes with queso at the bottom were also amazing, definitely a 9/10. I ordered an iced matcha latte, which I really enjoyed it's slightly on the sweeter side, but still a 9/10 for me. My son got the animal-style burger and absolutely loved it, he gave it a 10/10. On top of the food, the staff was really kind and the customer service was great. I even had the chance to meet the owner, who was incredibly sweet. Overall, I definitely recommend this spot if you're in Nashville. I'll be coming back every time I'm in the city.

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    4.6
    (657 reviews)
    5.2 mi
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    I love that Nashville has a fully vegan restaurant. Graze is a nice place with a welcoming…read moreatmosphere. The employees were all very friendly and helpful. The cooks were throwing down in that kitchen! Over a couple of days I tried a few things. SZECHUAN SALAD I got the Szechuan Salad with both kale and spinach. I added tempeh bacon and extra dressing on the side. (It didn't need the extra dressing though.) This salad is SO good! I had to force myself to put the fork down and not overeat. It's a large portion so you can share or save half for another day. (When doing this I recommend getting the dressings on the side to prevent soggy greens.) All of the ingredients tasted super fresh, and that Szechuan tofu was thoroughly marinated. Deliciousness! The tempeh (and at home avocado) that I added wasn't necessary but it sure was tasty. This salad is gluten free. SZECHUAN BRUSSELS I love me some roasted brussels sprouts so it was a must to try theirs. I added jalapeños and Hot Tempeh. I have no idea what Hot Tempeh is but I wanted to try it. Best decision ever. The dish itself is amazing. 10/10! The sprouts are saturated in the Szechuan sauce and spices, so every tender bite bursts with tantalizing flavors in your mouth. The Hot Tempeh is tempeh with a coating. It's quite delicious and it elevated an already soaring experience for me. The Szechuan Brussels dish is gluten free, but the Hot Tempeh is not (because of the breading). DUBAI CHOCOLATE CAKE Because I had to. It was NOT gluten free, but I risked it (I have a gluten sensitivity). They did have a gluten free chocolate cake and a gluten free brownie à la mode dish, but I needed that Dubai Chocolate. It was delicious. BLUEBERRY PANCAKES I ordered a single pancake, gluten free for $1 extra. So fluffy and buttery. You'd never guess it was gluten free or vegan. ROASTED POTATOES Excellent preparation and seasonings. MOCK TUNA MELT Gluten free when ordered as a bowl. It was served on a bed of spinach instead of bread. I omitted the cheese and tomatoes. It was very good and the chipotle sauce had a great kick. TRIPLE CHOCOLATE CAKE Gluten free. Rich. Delicious. Everything I ate here exceeded my expectations. Graze is sure to be one of my go to spots for delicious food when I'm in Nashville.

    Very nice inclusive atmosphere and the service folks were very friendly. Went in and ordered a…read moresimple breakfast; sandwich was solid overall.

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    Vegelicious

    Vegelicious

    4.7
    (621 reviews)
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    Gave it 4 stars because the macaroni, collard greens and french fries were great. They lost a star…read morebecause the fried chicken was not up to my expectations, maybe I'm missing something here? But my fried vegan chicken was more like just fried batter bits, didn't really have any density at all of any kind to it or didn't seem to be made out of any kind of mock chicken whatsoever it was like literally fried batter bits. I've had juicy crispy batter fried vegan chicken made with soy meat or seitan and mushrooms and they can be delicious, but this was literally fried batter bits I'll say it 100 times, the chicken was a let down for me. But everything else was delicious, and the fried batter bits were good too but come on guys don't call it fried chicken when there isn't any fake meat to it, if there was any kind of soy product in there it was sliced ultra thin that it just disintegrated to dust once I bit in to the batter crisp. Came all the way from California too to try it what a shame. But I will be kind enough to say that the ginger beer was excellent. Also they forgot to serve me my roll. And I ate the whole meat without it.

    Finding vegan food on a business trip is always an effort. Vegelicious is closed Monday, so I went…read morethere today and tried their BBQ Po' Boy sandwich. Apparently this is "soul food", something I never tried, until today. It was very good and satisfying! The bread roll was just perfect, soft, fresh. FWIW, this sandwich pairs exceptionally well with cold beer. They are located in a residential area, so trust your GPS. Hey, all you guys in town for the TMC meeting who are scrolling Yelp, looking for food right now, step out of your corporate food, chain restaurant comfort zone and try some of this homemade goodness.

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    Sixty Vines

    4.5
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    2.3 mi
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    We are from Denver and a friend of mine, native to Nashville, highly recommend Sixty Vines (he also…read morerecommended Prince's hot chicken, I ordered the xxx-hot and my entire body is giving my friend a one star review. Sooo hot, anyway) Sixty vines has an amazing vibe you can feel as you walk up the stairs. We were greeted by two hostesses and given a table right away. Our waitress, Julianna, was amazing. Very kind, engaging and knowledgeable. I am very much the person, that when I trust the waitperson, I ask them to bring me what they think is great, don't tell me what it is, dealers choice, surprise me. Julianna brought us a fig and prosciutto pizza, followed by a braised pork shoulder pasta dish and a tequila drink (can't remember the name, my wife had an espresso martini) It was so good. We finished with a wine flight, also picked out by julienne. I am sure the entire staff is amazing, but I would highly recommend Julienne and allow her to do her thing!!! 5 stars, two thumbs up, and an A+

    What didn't go well? This place exceeded my expectations. 10/10 highly recommend. Been to Nash so…read moremany times but never been here. I'll totally take my in laws here next time I come. Great service amazing ambiance and the food was so good. Truly the reviews don't lie. Hidden gem on the 3rd (top floor) of the food hall. Cant wait to return. Girl dinner and frozen espresso margs were stand out! Thank you Sixty Vines!

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    Sunflower Cafe

    Sunflower Cafe

    4.6
    (695 reviews)
    4.0 mi
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    A mess of tasty food. I don't belong in Sunflower Cafe. I'm a not so large fellow, but large enough…read moreto pale in comparison with the regular crowd that visit. All these healthy people make me embarrassed as to what I've done to my body over the past 60+ years. My daughter says that it's never too late to turn it around. But like an oil tanker plowing through the ocean waves, that turn is going to take awhile. The first bend in that turn came in the form of Ginger tofu on a bed of kale and brown rice. Boy is that stuff ever good! Fresh, and if I'm at liberty to say, healthy. So I'll be crossing the threshold of Sunflower in the future. I'll get what my daughter had. Beats me as to what it was. She raved about it, so whatever she had, it'll be in front of me soon. Quick Tip: Look out for the cat.

    I ordered the Southwest Salad; added tempeh and garlic aioli. The salad was good but nothing…read moreextraordinary or memorable. It's definitely a salad that you can make at home. The Sweet Potato Casserole was disappointingly bland. It lacked both flavor and sweetness, unfortunately. The Collard Greens were actually very good! From what I tasted at the cafe, these were the best. The cafe itself has a very welcoming aesthetic. There was a man who welcomed me as soon as I entered. He was very nice and helpful. There was a salt and pepper haired woman who had an extremely unpleasant and unwelcoming attitude. I even asked a question and she ignored me. So believe those reviewers who speak on this. There's a large covered patio in the front of the restaurant, regular inside seating, and a smaller uncovered patio in the rear. I was really hoping to have a better experience here. Maybe I just ordered the wrong things, but nothing made me want to give them another chance.

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